What is your Smile Style?

Learn more about the Visagism theory and the four main “Smile Styles”.

Your smile can be a gateway to a lot of positive opportunities such as friendship, romance and even for professional opportunities.

Dr Meng Quah-Shepherd and her team are passionate dental professionals who intricately understand the cosmetic appearance and the different components which make up a beautiful smile. We also understand that there are different types of smiles, all of which can be beautiful and aesthetically pleasing in their own way.

Your Smile Style could be saying something about you…

When you first visit us for a cosmetic smile consultation, our team will determine what ‘smile style’ you have so that we can optimise your natural appearance. In regards to your natural smile there are different personality traits that we have noticed that are generally attributed to particular smile types. This study of personality in relation to appearance is known as Visagism.

There are four main ‘Smile Styles’

The proportion of your smile can allegedly make a difference to personality and how you feel. According to the Visagism theory our brain ‘understands’ the appearance of others on a subconscious level, as we analyse their different facial components and ‘translate’ them into an emotional representation. If you have ever referred to someone who has ‘a kind face’ then you have acknowledged the Visagism theory. This theory is also acknowledged by young children and babies as they will often respond positively to individuals with ‘warm’ or comforting features. Comforting features can encompass your smile, your smile lines (on your cheeks and eyes) and even the shape of your eyes.

When it comes to your smile and what the shape and alignment of your teeth mean there are four different types: oval, triangular, rectangular and square.

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Source: Dental Care Botique (http://www.boutiquedentalcare.com.au)